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Creamy Old-Fashioned Cucumber Salad with Mayo + Perfect Summer Side

Creamy Old-Fashioned Cucumber Salad with Mayo + Perfect Summer Side

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Crisp cucumbers and red onions in a creamy mayo dressing for a refreshing salad.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 113
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large English cucumbers peeled + sliced (or 4 regular cucumbers)
  • ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
  • fresh dill for garnish (Optional for serving)

Method
 

  1. Prep
  2. PREP: Wash cucumbers and pat dry. Peel if desired and slice into thin, uniform rounds using a sharp knife or mandoline. Thinly slice red onion. Place cucumber slices and red onion in a large bowl.
  3. Dressing
  4. DRESS: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  5. Mix
  6. MIX: Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture. Add chopped fresh dill and gently toss until vegetables are evenly coated.
  7. Chill
  8. CHILL: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  9. Serve
  10. SERVE: Stir the salad before serving. Garnish with additional dill if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 236mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

Sprinkle cucumbers with salt before mixing to draw out excess moisture.

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